Your tour route from A to D
Day 1: Arrival Danang , transfer to Hoian (Dinner at local restaurant)
Your tour of central Vietnam begins with your arrival Danang airport , where you'll be met and driven to Hoian (about 30 minutes). Hoi An was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. On arrival check in hotel, this evening there is a welcome dinner at local restaurant for the first experience of your Holiday in Vietnam. Overnight in Hoian.
Day 2: Hoian tour (Breakfast at hotel)
The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional buildings with Chinese and Japanese influence. There’s plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, Pottery Museum, 200 years old Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda and vibrant market. Today we include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's multi-cultural past and 2 hours boat trip to visit Thanh Ha ceramic village. You’ll understand why many visitors come to Hoi An again and again. In spite of the beautiful setting, many visitors site the food as the highlight of their trip to Hoi An – ask your guide for a recommendation! Overnight in Hoian.
Day 3: Hoian – My Son Holy land – Hoian (Breakfast at local restaurant)
Your Vietnam tour continues on day 9 with a half day to visit to World Heritage My Son Sanctuary which is about 45 km from Hoian. It was a holy land of Cham culture and Champa Kingdom from the 2th to the 17th century. The remains are the remarkable brick towers, whose origins and purpose will be explained by you guide. Afternoon free time at leisure, overnight again in Hoian
Day 4: Hoian – Danang – Hue (Breakfast at hotel, lunch at local restaurant)
Today you leave Hoi An after breakfast and head north to Hue. On the way to Hue, you stop at the Marble Mountains, the beautiful China Beach and the Cham Museum in Danang city. Then you'll be taken over the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hue, Vietnam's last imperial capital. This small and quiet city is widely known for its magnificent historic architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and the surrounding hills. After lunch, you'll spend the afternoon visiting Hue taking in the massive citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This Royal Residence was destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins and to imagine what it was once like. Later you can enjoy a walk to the Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. Overnight in Hue.
Day 5: Hue City tour (Breakfast at hotel)
Your Vietnam tour continues on day 5 with a full exploration of Hue starting with a boat cruise upstream on the Perfume River which will give you a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit to the beautiful pagoda of Thien Mu. You continue on to the Emperor Minh Mang’s mausoleum, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. The next stop of your trip is the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and the famous Tu Hieu pagoda. Later, back in the city you can choose from numerous excellent restaurants and enjoy local delicacies. Overnight in Hue.
Day 6: Hue Departure (Breakfast at hotel)
Depending on your flight time, you'll have some free time to relax in Hue before a transfer to airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh/Hanoi for your connecting departure flight. Trip ends after your transfer to Hue airport.
Included in the tour price:
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Accommodation: twin sharing room at mentioned hotels or similar
• Meal as mentioned in the program
• Entrance fee to indicated sights
• Boat trip in Hoian and Hue
• English speaking guide
Exclusive:
Other meals, tips, drinks, international airport taxes, single room supplements, personal expenses, travel insurance, visas, flights in and out Vietnam, any optional additional tours or activities during free time |